Transaction tracker: TFC sends Ayo Akinola on loan to San Jose
In return, Toronto FC receives a 2023 international roster slot from the Earthquakes, who can exercise a permanent transfer for Akinola.
The transaction tracker at TFC Republic is a special feature where we will list all the roster additions and cuts, trades, signings and re-signings, and transfers made by Toronto FC, and examine what each move means for the club moving forward.
It's a great way to keep tabs on what Toronto FC is doing and how it's building its roster, as we look at each transaction in a bit of detail.
July 25, 2023: TFC loans Akinola to Earthquakes
Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season. In return, TFC receives a 2023 international roster slot. The Earthquakes will have the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Akinola through 2024 at the end of his loan.
Quick analysis: New GM Jason Hernandez has been pretty busy since the MLS secondary transfer window opened on July 5. Two weeks ago, the Reds pulled off a pair trades within days of each other.
First, they acquired Argentine midfielder Franco Ibarra on loan from Atlanta United FC for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season. In return, Atlanta received $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). Then TFC acquired Ghanaian midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot (which they used on Blessing) from the New England Revolution in exchange for midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye.
